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GABRIELA SUCIUHEAD OF INTERNATIONAL SALES

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Ultraviolet Media is a film distribution company based in Romania, aiming to facilitate the access to markets of the European films. The company was founded by the board members of Elefant Films Switzerland and Elefant Film Romania, primarily to promote and sell the films produced by the two companies, however the activity of Ultravolet Media will not be limited to that. The development plan of Ultraviolet Media includes the national distribution of feature films, documentaries and short films as well as creating a new and modern approach on film distribution management in Romania.

featurefictionfilms

The Way BeyondDrama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Switzerland/Romania/France - 98min - 35mm

(2009)

Jonathan Vogel would like to turn back the clock and undo the accident that led to his disability and destroyed his life. When he learns that Stivlas Karr, a well-known professor and geneticist, has developed a gene therapy for regenerating the human body, he makes an appointment with him for some clinical tests. But the therapy doesn’t go according to Professor Karr’s plan and leads to unexpected results. Jonathan, whose life is now in danger, has become aware that there is only one person who can help him: Alice, the professor’s daughter.

selections, awards and nominations2010 - Lucerne, Quartz Prix of the Swiss cinema, nomination for best music,

2010 - Neuchâtel, 10th Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival

2010 - Singapore, 23rd Singapore International Film Festival

2010 - Aubagne, 11th International Film Festival from Aubagne, Competition

2010 - Angers, 22nd Angers Festival Premiers Plans

2010 - Solothurn, 45th Solothurner Filmtage

2009 - Kolkata, 15th Kolkatta Film Festival

2009 - Kiev, 39th Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist

2009 - Montréal, 33rd Montréal Festival "Films du monde", Competition

Production:Elefant Films (CH), Elefant Film (RO), Freshline Productions (FR)

Cast:Jonathan Vogel - Guillaume DepardieuAlice Karr - Alysson ParadisStivlas Karr - Carlo BrandtAnna Vogel - Sophie LukasikInfirmière - Doroteea PetreLa Consultante - Patricia BoppJacques - Jean-Pierre GosCassandre - Mădălina Constantin

directing - Alex Iordăchescuproducer - Alex Iordăchescu, Daniel Burlacco-producer - Christophe Servellexecutive producer - Ruxandra Zenide cinematography - Marius Panduru editing - Cătălin Cristuțiu, Alex Iordăchescu

The miracle of Tekir Drama, Mystery

Switzerland/Romania - 88min - 35mm - fiction

(2015)

In the heart of the Danube Delta, superstition and religion blend together, like the earth and the water that make up the mysterious mud from Tekir’s area, not far away. Chased away from her village because of her mysterious pregnancy, Mara finds herself employed at the Tekir Hotel, providing treatment for infertile women using this miracu-lous mud. As she meets the rich and eccentric Mrs. Lili, Mara questions her beliefs and intuitions. The relationship between the two women is the key of the miracle of Tekir, between magic and power, tradition and modernity.

selections, awards and nominations

FESTIVAL:Zürich Film Festival 24.09.15 - 04.10.15

51st Solothurner Filmtage from 21.01.16 - 28.01.16

PRIZE: The Emerging Swiss Talent Award ZFF

Production:Elefant Films (CH) Elefant Film (RO)

Cast:Mara - Dorotheea PetreLili - Elina LöwensohnPriest Andrei - Bogdan DumitracheJulio - George Piștereanu

directing - Ruxandra Zenidewriting - Ruxandra ZenideImage - Hélène Louvartediting - Nelly Quettier Karine Sudansound - Adrien Kesslersound mmx - Denis Séchaudgrading - Rodney Musso

featuredocumen-taries

Teodora the sinner Documentary

France/Romania - 85min - HD - documentary

(2011)

«How to live love without the body of a loved one?» Teodora, sinner: women in black. Women in mourning. Brides, engaged, married. With the same person. In mourning for that person. And in mourning for their own person. It is a film about the flesh and the love of the souls that inhabit these bodies for a lover without a body.

selections, awards and nominations2012 - Nominated for the GOPO Prizes - Best documentary

2012 - ASTRA FILM AWARD FOR THE ROMANIAN COMPETITION offered by Kodak 2012

Production:Les Films d'Ici [FR]Elefant Film [RO]Yumi Production [FR]

directing - Anca Hirte writing - Anca Hirte producer - Daniel Burlacproducer - Richard Copansassociate producer - Aurélie Boussionassociate producer - Hélène Vietticinematography - Anca Hirteediting - Eugen Kelemen, Gilles Voltasound editing and mixing - Bruno Auzet Marius Lefterache

In the name of the mayor Documentary

France/Roumania - 52min - documentary

(2013)

Piatra Neamt in Romania. In a small office near the Town Hall, petitioners line up to complain to the only staff member, who is present.

Production:Elefant Film (RO)Entre2pries [FR]Label vidéo et Télé Bocal [FR]

directing - Anca Hirtewriting - Anca Hirteediting - Sophie Reitersound editing and mixing - Marius Lefterache

The Dabija Brothers Documentary

Romania - 62min - Documentary -HD

(2014)

Three brothers meet up to spend an evening in the house they grew up in, where two of them still live. The time spent together reveals the broken relationship between them, as a consequence of over-technologization, consum-erism, and easy access to any form of entertainment.

Production:Dropia Film (RO)

directing & writing: Cătălin Drăghicicinematography: Ștefan Radu Fulgaediting: Cătălin Drăghiciproducer: Gabi Suciu, Daniel Drăghici

Nourathar Documentary

Switzerland - 52min - Documentary - HD

(2014)

Nourathar explores the relationship between art and technology, as seen through the eyes of 6 artists who use new technologies in their own artworks. This documentary is a poetic investigation of the technological trends in the visual arts, as well as an open question about their extension in our real lives.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)

cast:Frederik de WildeCamille ScherrerInsanëJoanie LemercierDaniel CanogarThe Erasers

A movie directed by Milla Quixote and Jérôme Monnot

shortfictionfilms

Green Oaks Short

Switzerland - 31min - 35mm - short movie

(2003)

George looks after his little sister in a remote village in Romania. They're all alone in the world. And even if fate over-takes them, life will reassert its claims.

selections, awards and nominations2004 - Nenzing, Alpinale European Film Festival, Golden Unicorn Jury Prize

2004 - Brest, Brest Short Film Festival, The Medium Lenght Prize of Conseil Général du Finistère

2004 - Nenzing, Alpinale European Film Festival, Golden Uniorn Public Prize

2004 - Solothurn, Bundesamt für Kultur, Swiss Film Prize, Best Short Film (Nomination)

2004 - Brest, 19th Brest Short Film Festival,

2004 - Nenzing, 20thAlpinale European Film Festival

2004 - Valencìa, 19th Edition, "Festival Internacional de Cine"

Production: Elefant Film (CH)

Cast:Dorotea BrandinRoberto MoloMaria DinulescuValentin Popescu

directing - Ruxandra Zenidewriting - Marek Epstein, Ruxandra Zenidecinematography - Martin Matiaseksound - Mihai Bogoșmusic - Antoine Auberson

Les démolisseurs Short

Switzerland - 32min - color - short movie

(2003)

Antoine and his friend Alain have a demolition company. Actually, most of the time they are stealing whatever they can, whenever a building is being demolished. When Antoine meets the beautiful Estelle, he doesn't doubt that this might be a trap. Estelle is looking for someone able to revenge her and she cannot afford to hire a professional. When Antoine discovers the truth, things get worse.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)

Cast:Georges Guerreiro Anne-Loyse JoyeFrédéric Landenberg

directing - Alex Iordăchescuwriting - Alex Iordăchescu, Radu Nicolae (scenario)producer - Alex Iordachescuassociate producer - Michel Schopfer music - Ilya Korovkin cinematography - Pascal Montjovent editing - Alex Iordăchescu

Le tramway d'Andréa Short

Switzerland - 17min - 35mm - short

(2005)

Andrea, a young tram driver, has a special relationship with the tram she drives every day. Once she climbs in the cabin she feels stronger, convinced that the tram has the power to protect her. Her boyfriend, Marcel, resents what he perceives as a growing affection between Andrea and a machine.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)

Cast:Maria DinulescuBogdan Dumitrache

directing - Alex Iordăchescuwriting - Alex Iordăchescuproducer - Alex Iordăchescucinematography - Martin Matiasekediting - Jeanetta Ionescosound - Tim Schrodermusic - The Young Gods

selections, awards and nominations

2006 - Solothurn, 41st edition of the Solothurner Filmtage

2005 - Locarno, 58th edition of "Festival internazionale del film Locarno"

Robbery Short

Romania - 13 min - 16mm - color

(2011)

Edy and Laura turn into first-time thieves. After a night without sleep, they decide to make their first hit. While they are searching the “victim’s” apartment, Edy discovers that it belongs to the secret lover of Laura’s mother. The two of them start a violent argument. Finally, they decide to leave the apartment as soon as possible, but as they open the door, they run into two young Evangelists. Edy is panicked and threatens the Evangelists. He forces them to take off all their clothes, ties them to a chair and hurries out of the apartment, dragging Laura with him, leaving the two Evangelists, Larry and Frank, with a dilemma: would they steal clothes from the apartment in order to save themselves? Their decision will gather the four of them once again.

Production:Elefant Film (RO)Dash Film (RO)Digital Cube (RO)

Cast:Crina SemciucMihai StănescuDan RădulescuIonuț Grama

directing & writing - Dan Radu Mihaicinematography - Pătru Păunescueditor - Eugen Kelemenproducer - Dan Burlac

L'âge de feu Short

Switzerland - 25min - fiction

(2013)

Hugo is 16 years old and has to spend the Easter vacation at the country house, with his mother. He rediscovers Céline, his childhood friend, the caretaker's daughter. It has been a long time since they last saw each other. She has changed and so has he. He discovers a world in which he does not master the codes of conduct.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)École Cantonale d'Art de LausanneDépar-tement Audiovisuel (ECAL/DAVI)

Cast:Hugo - Zacharie ChasseriaudCéline - Anais De Barros

directing - Léo Haddad writing - Léo Haddadproduction - Alex Iordachescu Lionel Baiercinematography - Elie Girard editing - Clémence Diard

La frange des filles Short

Switzerland - 15 min - fiction

(2013)

Lancelot is a bighearted clumsy teenager whose best friend is Guinevere, his turtle. He enjoys smoking pipes and dreams of Albion. He might have found in Emily his Jane Birkin, but needs to come out of his shell.

Production:Elefant Films (CH) / RTS / ECAL

Cast:Florian ColasGauthier BattoueJudith GoudalCaroline Fauvet

directing & writing - Arthur Touchaisproducer - Alex Iordăchescucinematography - Bastien Bösigerediting - Héloïse Pelloquet

Blue Spring Short

Romania - 15 min - color

(2015)

A day in the life of a solitary woman in her thirties, as she has to part from her teenage lover.

selections, awards and nominations2015 - Timishort Filmfest (RO),

2015 - Toronto International Film Festival

2015 - Romanian Short Waves – Les films de Cannes a Bucharest (RO),

2016 - Victoria Film Festival 2016 (CA)

Production: Elefant Film (RO)

Cast:Rareș AndriciCătălin BorțunNicoleta Hâncu

directing & writing - Andreea C. Borțunproducer - Gabi Suciumusic - Eszter Tompa cinematography - Adrian Bulboacaediting - Tudor D. Popescu

Love Locker Short

Romania - 11 min - color

(2014)

Rita and Mino are secretly in love. They have been planning their escape since they were children and now, on the day the railway closes and the last train leaves the town of Lete, they will manage to fulfill their love dream and be sweet runaways.

Production:Elefant Film (RO) Haïku Films (FR)

Cast:Rareș Andrici - MinoDoina Teodoru - RitaIulia Verdeș - Mysterious Lady

directing - Andreea Cristina Borțunco-producer - Thomas Jaegerexecutive producer - Gabi Suciumusic - Pierre Funckcinematography - Mihai Marius Apopei editing - Tudor D. Popescu

A night in Tokoriki Short

Romania - 18 min - Color - 35mm

(2016)

In an improvised night club called "Tokoriki" the whole village celebrates Geanina’s 18th birthday. Her boyfriend and Alin will give her a most surprising gift, one that nobody will ever forget.

Production:UNATC (RO)

Cast:Cristian Priboi - AlinCristian Bota - BebeIulia Ciochină - GeaninaSorin Cociş - Geanina’s fatherDaniela Elena Preda - Geanina’s motherCristian Toma - DJ

Directing - Roxana Stroe Writing - Ana-Maria Gheorghe Roxana Stroe Cinematography - Laurenţiu Răducanu Production Designer & Set Decorator - Adina Lupu Film Editor - Vlad Genescu Sound Designer - Victor Miu

selections, awards and nominations2016 - Berlinale International Film Festival - Generation 14 plus

shortdocumen-taries

Les lessiveuses Documentary, Short

Switzerland/France - 45 min - video

(2010)

Laundry and three mothers. They sort, wash, stretch, iron, perfume, fold and put away. Then they do it all over again. All these women are doing their son’s laundry, sons have been in jail for years. The film observes the hollow bodies of the sons, and the full bodies of the mothers and the gentleness and violence that passes between them all.

Production:Elefant Films (CH) Film d'Ici (FR)

directing, wrting, photography and sound - Yamina Zoutatediting - Marie-Pomme Carteretvoice recording - Emmanuelle Villardaudio mix - Nicolas Van Dethcolor correction - Ulrich Fischerproduction manager - Aurélie Bardetdevelopment manager - Françoise Burauxpost production manager - Ruxandra Zenide

selections, awards and nominations

Festival "Visions du Réel", Nyon CH - SSA / Suissimage Prize

Le mur et l'eau Documentary, Short, Biography

Switzerland - 25min - HD - documentary

(2014)

Adulthood and childhood, fathers and sons: after seeing The Kid with a Bike an 11-year old child from a foster family sends his thoughts about those topics to Luc Dardenne. A long distance debate starts. The poetry of pedagogy and the pedagogy of poetry come into play. The result is a surprising film which reveals cinema as an instrument of freedom.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)

Cast:Luc Dardenne

directing - Alice Fargierproduction - Alex Iordăchescuassociate producer - Thomas Jaegerimage and sound - Alice Fargier, Claudie Chaizeediting - Louise Jaillette, Camille Guyotsound design and sound edit - Margot Testemaleedit and sound mmx - Adrien Kesslergrading - Raphael Frauenfelder

Cabbage, Potatoes and other Demons Documentary

Romania / Germany - 52 min - color

(2016)

1 village, 1.000 tractors, 100.000 tons of cabbages & potatoes each year - which are hardly sold and eventually destroyed. Is there any way out?

Production:Elefant Film (RO)Kolectiv (RO)

directing & writing - Șerban Georgescu

indevelop-ment

The World Below Mystery, Fiction

directing: Alex Iordăchescu

Production:Elefant films (CH)Elefant Film (RO)

Georges and Danaé are in love and both of them love to dive. He creates music for movies. She studies marine flora and fauna. The underwater universe tears them apart and still, brings them closer to each other than ever before.

Filtsch Biography

directing: Brigitte Drodtloff

Production:Elefant Film (RO)Mona Film (DE) Elefant Films (CH)

A biopic about a fascinating young musician.

The Greek Slave Documentary

directing: Germain Kanda

Production:Elefant Film (RO)

Tierra del Mal Documentary

directing: Fausta Quattrini Daniele Incalcaterra

Production:Elefant Film (CH)

6999 doors Documentarydirecting: Yamina Zoutat

Any free person who marries a slave will become a slave as well.

The deforestation is the main subject of world wide debates nowadays, but meanwhile, in the Paraguayan El Chaco, 2000 hectares of forest disappear each day.

They say that The Palace of Justice in Paris counts 6999 doors, 3150 windows and 28 kilometers of hallways. Along the thread of this labyrinth - the meetings and the history hidden behind these walls, the material form of the abstract concept of justice starts taking shape.

Production:Elefant Films (CH)Les Films d'Ici (FR)

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